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BBS Space Quest 2112 Ver. 3.39
April 20, 1994
Chris Neubauer
P.O. Box 1446
Corpus Christi, Texas
78403-1446 U.S.A.
Originated from Virtual Reality BBS
of Corpus Christi, Tx
BBS phone : 512-992-4496
Setup of BBS Space Quest 2112
Feel free to distribute this software any where. This is a Working
Version of BBS SQ2112... There are No Shareware screens or delays.
All I ask is that you keep the Original Files in tact and distribute
them as a package.
Warranty : There is NO Warranty.
If you would like the newest release of this game, Just Call the
Virtual Reality BBS to find out what the latest revision is and how much
it's going for. If you need help or a modification to the existing program
so that it will run on your BBS.. just Call and leave a message on my BBS..
and I'll try to get back with you as soon as I can..
To REGISTER your copy for your BBS simply Send a Donation of $25.00 in
U.S. Dollars to :
Chris Neubauer
P.O. Box 1446
Corpus Christi, Texas 78403-1446
Along with the following information;
Your Name _________________________
Your BBS Name _________________________
Your Street Address _________________________
City, State, Zip _________________________
Country _________________________
Your BBS Phone # _________________________
The Version Number of Space Quest 2112 that you have ____________.
Where did you obtain Space Quest 2112 from ?? _____________________.
Make Checks or Money orders in U.S. currency payable to Chris Neubauer.
Please Allow at least 5 weeks for delivery.
Add $5.00 if paying with a Euro-Cheque from Europe.
and
Add $5.00 if you want the newest release sent Uploaded to your BBS or
Sent on disk to you.. (state 5.25" or 3.5" disks).
Otherwise you will receive your registration code only..
If you are ordering from a foriegn country ( NOT U.S.A.), sending
Cash ,( U.S. Currency ) will get you the fastest service. Disks are
mailed out to you the next day after donations are recieved.
This Door Has become extremely popular in the last year and there are
copies running all over the world.. if you order the registraton code
only, ( not the disk with the newest version ), you might want to call
Virtual Reality BBS 512-992-4496, and get a copy of the latest version.
(there will be many Very Cool additions made to this door game in 1994.
SysOp Information:
Version 3.39 NOTE !!!!
If you are upgrading from a previous version, You must erase the
previous version's files completely or unpredictable results will occur.
(A note about program performance)
This Program does extensive Disk Reading and Writing to manage the
database files. A slow Computer with a slow hard-drive will often
have a few hesitations in the program execution. For optimum performance
the following type of Computer (or better) is recommended.
386 16Mhz w/ 2 meg ram
(at least 128k free extended/expanded memory)
SmartDrv.exe or equivalent disk caching driver loaded.
(Don't try to run this from a floppy.)
BBS SQ2112 Should Run on almost any BBS.. given the right data
in the Setup program..
The Following Files Should be in the same directory as SQ2112.EXE :
SQ2112.CFG <---- Modify this file for your BBS.
SQ2112.DOC <---- The file your reading now.
SQ2112.EMU <---- Ansi Protocol for SQ2112.
SQ2112.EXE <---- Main Executable file.
SQ2112.SCR <---- Graphic screen for SQ2112.
SQ2112.INS <---- Instruction for the game.
SqEvent.Exe <---- Maintenence Program for the game.
Genesis.Exe <---- Required for initial setup.
(Universe Creation Program)
Several .Ans Files with data for the planets, ships etc.
Setup.EXE <---- Setup/Install utility program.
Plus Several DataBase Files that Are created after you run Genesis.exe.
Running Genesis:
Right After Installing this door, You will Need to Initialize
The Universe, by running Genesis.exe from the dos prompt or
by choosing the "GAME RESET" option from the setup program. If
you don't do this, the universe will be empty and will make the
game extremely boring and unpredicatable results could occur.
After Running Genesis You might find many new files created in the
space-quest directory.. the main data file " Galaxy.dta" should be
about 1.2 meg in size that is 1200000 bytes.
Running SqEVENT:
This is Not Entirely necessary, however planets get restocked
and various other maintenence events will be taken care of by
this program. Simply install it into your Nightly Event. Be
sure that you have the SqEvent.exe file in your sq2112 directory
and that you change to that directory to run it..
[example batch for the maintenence program:]
cd\doors\sq2112
sqevent.exe {No Parameters are necessary}
Running BBS SQ2112 in Local mode :
You may run BBS SQ2112 in the Local mode by typing the following
at the DOS prompt ex. C:\Sq2112\>SQ2112 Your Name ;
or from the setup.exe menu.
Note : if any parameters (Except a "/Node #" parameter) are passed to
SQ2112 it will assume Local Mode and won't use the modem at all.
Another way to run local from your BBS is use the Dorinfo1.def door
file or another door file that indicates local by writing 'COM0' to the
door file. When SQ2112 reads the door file it searches for 'COM0'.
if it finds 'COM0', It will assume the local mode.
Running BBS SQ2112 on your BBS :
Important NOTE : When Running in remote mode that ( Non-local) Mode,
Sq2112 installs it's own serial Interrupt driven
routines. If you have a fossil driver loaded, you may
experience problems. It is Recomended that you
UNLOAD OR DISABLE THE FOSSIL before running this program.
To run BBS SQ2112 on your BBS you will need to know what your
BBS uses as a user file that is "DORINFO1.DEF", "CALLINFO.BBS"
"USERFILE" etc.. If you don't Know What line numbers that your
userfile uses for User's first names and Last names and Baud
Rates, You'll need to look at them using a text editor and figure
out which line has this information..
If your userfile is not a text file, that is, a binary file or
or something else then you might try using QKDOOR.EXE to convert
your user file into a text type file.
If your userfile has a Time left line and a Time Limit Line
then BBS SQ2112 will use that information if you tell it
where to find it..
BBS SQ2112 Now supports Systems that use Chain.Txt user file.
for reading the amount of time a user has left..(in Seconds)
check out the SQ2112.Cfg file for more info.
Use Setup.exe program that comes with the SQ2112 package.
Simply plug in the appropriate information, set up your batch file
or whatever it is that you do to run a door.. and your all set.
If You have Registered BBS SQ2112 with the Author (me), It is very
important to make sure that the upper and lower case letters are
correct in your registration number.
BBS SQ2112 will detect a Carrier Loss and return to the system.
It will update the player's status in the player data file, So
dropping carrier won't undo any monetary losses etc...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
If some users are offended by the implications of using SPACE COKES,
you may set up the game to use different terminology. Simply copy
the file "SQCFG.DTA" (included in the ZIP But not automatically
installed) into your space quest directory. You may use your favorite
Ascii text editor to modify this file to what ever you want.
Currently it reads....
Orange Juice ........ On 1st line Replaces "Space Cokes"
Ahhhh Refreshing ........ On 2nd line Replaces "FreAky BuZzzzz"
Use some common sense here... (don't exceed 20 characters).
You may even want to put something that relates to your bbs name here.
If you do choose to use SQCFG.DTA, be sure to change the file
"SQ2112.INS" the instructions file.. it has Space Cokes mentioned in
3 places OR You may use the pre modified copy called "Sq2112.aux"
which is already modified to read ORANGE Juice instead of space cokes.
Simply copy the file into your space quest directory as sq2112.ins.
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Running BBS SQ2112 on a Multi Node System:
Simply Specify Which Node is running as a Parameter passed to the
executable file using the following syntax. You can setup various node
settings using the "Setup.exe" Program.
ex.
Sq2112 ... Defaults to Node 0
Sq2112 /NODE 1 ... Defaults to Node 1
Sq2112 /NODE 4 ... Defaults to Node 4
( Up to 8 Nodes Allowed )
Sq2112 Will run under Desqview and will stay in it's window with out
any fuss. I ran this door under two half screen windows under desqview
and it looked and worked well.
Some Valuable Tips....(Multi-Node)
If you are running under desqview or under a network, you must have
SHARE loaded to support the file sharing that the program does while
2 or more users are playing the game simultaneously.
Using a Disk Cache can cause many problems with the data files, so
try to avoid using smartdrv.exe while running under desqview and
use the disk caching program, that comes with your network software, if
you are running under a network, instead of smartdrv.exe.
There will be a few more additions made to this version to better
support interactive online encounters. As it is now, players are unable
to fire at another online player.. I plan to add that feature in the near
future. Keep checking back for that new version.
NOTE: NON-Standard Com Ports are supported.
Read the Accompaning file "Comport.dta".
Sample Door Batch File:
=======================
Rem Batch file for the BBS SQ2112 Door
Rem
@echo off
cd\BBS
cd\doors\SQ2112
SQ2112 <------ Note : No Parameters....
cd\BBS
BBSLoad.bat <------ batch file to reload BBS
Sample SQ2112.CFG: (uses chain.txt userfile)
==================
123456789 <------ Registration Number
1 <------ Comm port number
2400 <------ baud rate
Mickey Mouse SysOp <------ SysOp's Name
Pluto's BBS <------ BBS Name
C:\WWIV <------ Directory of BBS (dorinfo, Chain.txt, etc)
Chain.Txt <------ Name of Userfile (dorinfo1.def etc)
2 <------ Line number of user first name
2 <------ Line number of user last name
20 <------ Line number of user baud rate
16 <------ Line number of user time limit for Game
0 0 <------ Line number of user time used (0 0 =None)
0 <------ Don't Use RTS handshaking.
0 <------ Don't Use CTS handshaking.
***************************************************************************
Sample SQ2112.CFG: (uses dorinfo1.def userfile)
==================
12345678 <------ Top line Registration Number (Line 1)
2 <------ Number of Comm port
9600 <------ Baud Rate
Chris Neubauer <------ SySop Name
Virtual Reality <------ BBS Name
C:\MyBBS <------ BBS Directory
Dorinfo1.def <------ Name Of BBS Caller Info file
7 <------ Line Number Of User's First Name
8 <------ Line Number Of User's Last Name
5 <------ Line Number Of User's Baud Rate
12 <------ Time Limit line (or time left in Minutes)
0 0 <------ Time Used Line.
1 <------ Use RTS handshaking.
1 <------ Use CTS handshaking.
DORINFO1.DEF from Your BBS directory:
========================================
Your BBS Name Would be here.
Your/SysOp First Name
Your/SysOp Last Name
COM2
9600 BAUD,N,8,1
0
User First Name
User Last Name
ANYTOWN, USA
2
100
59
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I hope you enjoy playing BBS SQ2112..
end of document.